My favorite fire escape situation was noticed recently at a local big box store.

The store has Handicapped Evacuation Assistance Meeting points. This was the first I had EVER seen something like that. I am really impressed by the thought that went into that.

Until it dawned on me the sign was almost at ceiling level next to the "EXIT" sign, and its lights weren't working. Last I checked, smoke and toxic gasses RISE TO THE CEILING. Gonna be kinda hard to find that sign.

One of the few things I agree with that California does is require exit route signs at floor level. You know, down where you will actually be when the joint is on fire?